'Messy' river getting a cleaning in Calabash

CALABASH—Sure, it yields fish, but have you ever wondered what else might be in the Calabash River?

Brothers Sam and Jackie Thomas are finding out this week as clean the waterway renowned for its fishing boats, seafood restaurants and scenic views.

Another, less pretty scene lurks just beneath the surface.

A discarded mountain bike, piles of wiring and a jumbo-sized piece of Styrofoam are among items retrieved from the muck and water since the two launched their clean-up for the town of Calabash on Monday.

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